We are excited to announce the release of the upgraded 5QS: 5QS Mark II mechanical keyboard with enhanced security.
No matter how strong your cyber security is, if your keyboard is compromised, your organization, your family, and you are in great danger of losing not only money but also your reputation and even your job.
Did you know that most keyboard firmware can be silently upgraded without anyone knowing? How about the new firmware containing a keylogger? There is almost no way to know something like this has happened to your setup, and it could happen to anyone at any time.
Enters the 5QS Mark II with enhanced security, silky smooth Cherry MX2A switches, sound dampening, and revamped electronics with firmware lockdown.
When we talk about firmware lockdown, we’re referring to a feature designed to make sure that your keyboard’s internal software is completely secure from unauthorized access. In practical terms, this means that no one can remotely update or change your keyboard’s firmware without your physical presence.
This is why a government agency contacted us to build a keyboard that could not be compromised. We built on top of the excellent foundations of the 5QS keyboard and improved or revamped almost everything to make the 5QS Mark II. The results are amazing. I am typing on one right now, and it makes typing effortless. If you choose the Cherry MX2A red silent switch, the keyboard will be completely silent, which is ideal for office environments or silent typing during boring Zoom calls.
For industries in healthcare, government, and even tech startups with valuable IP—all of this sensitive information like patient records, classified data, and intellectual property is handled daily—this level of security is essential.
Is that all? No. This keyboard is for absolutely everyone. Everybody needs privacy and confidentiality, and nobody wants their bank accounts to be emptied.
By locking down the firmware, you maintain full control over the keyboard’s updates and functionality, making it a solid choice for anyone working in secure environments where data protection and confidentiality are critical.
In addition to enhanced security, we have always revamped the Q Software, the keyboard software companion that helps us stay on top of our work. The 5QS Mark II carries on this tradition by allowing it to focus on important information such as website monitoring, watching GitHub Action progress, Trello tasks, stock prices, weather, and much more.
For anyone like us—handling sensitive customer data, working on confidential projects, needing absolute confidentiality over your workflow, or just typing your email password that you don’t want to share with the world—this keyboard is for you.
Learn more about the 5QS Mark II here: https://www.daskeyboard.com/p/5qs-mark-II/
— Daniel Guermeur
Founder & CEO of Das Keyboard